This chapter introduces you to the most commonly used equipment in food service kitchens. It cannot, in this short space, serve as an operating manual for every model of every machine you will use. It cannot take the place of demonstration by your instructor and of actual experience. | Portioning Scale Used for measuring ingredients as well as for portioning products for service. Spring-operated and usually have a dial to indicate weight. Digital Scale More accurate. Electrically operated. Provides a digital readout. Measuring Devices Scales Liquid Volume Measure Have lips for easy pouring. Sizes are pints, quarts, half-gallons, and gallons. Measuring Cups Available in 1-, 1⁄2-, 1⁄3- and 1⁄4-cup sizes. Can be used for both liquid and dry measures. Measuring Devices Volume Measures Measuring Spoons Used for measuring very small volumes. 1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon, 1⁄2 teaspoon, and 1⁄4 teaspoon Ladles Used for measuring and portioning liquids. Measuring Devices Volume Measures Scoops Come in standard sizes and have a lever for mechanical release. Used for portioning soft solid foods. Scoop sizes are listed in Table . Measuring Devices Volume Measures Meat Thermometer Inserted before cooking and left in the product during cooking. . | Portioning Scale Used for measuring ingredients as well as for portioning products for service. Spring-operated and usually have a dial to indicate weight. Digital Scale More accurate. Electrically operated. Provides a digital readout. Measuring Devices Scales Liquid Volume Measure Have lips for easy pouring. Sizes are pints, quarts, half-gallons, and gallons. Measuring Cups Available in 1-, 1⁄2-, 1⁄3- and 1⁄4-cup sizes. Can be used for both liquid and dry measures. Measuring Devices Volume Measures Measuring Spoons Used for measuring very small volumes. 1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon, 1⁄2 teaspoon, and 1⁄4 teaspoon Ladles Used for measuring and portioning liquids. Measuring Devices Volume Measures Scoops Come in standard sizes and have a lever for mechanical release. Used for portioning soft solid foods. Scoop sizes are listed in Table . Measuring Devices Volume Measures Meat Thermometer Inserted before cooking and left in the product during cooking. Instant Read Thermometers Gives readings within a few seconds of being inserted in a food product. Reads from 0°F to 220°F. Measuring Devices Volume Measures French knife or Chef’s knife Most frequently used knife. For general-purpose chopping, slicing, dicing. Santoku Knife Wide-bladed knife. Blades are usually 5 in. (13 cm) or 7 in. (18 cm) long. Knives, Hand Tools, and Small Equipment Knives and Their Uses Utility Knife Narrow, pointed knife 6-8 in. (160-200 mm) long. Mostly for pantry work; Also useful for carving roast chicken and duck. Paring Knife Small pointed blade 2-4 in. (50-100 mm). Used for trimming and paring fruits and vegetables. Knives, Hand Tools, and Small Equipment Knives and Their Uses Boning Knife Thin, pointed blade about 6 in. (160 mm) long. Used for boning raw meats and poultry. Slicer Long, slender, flexible blade up to 14 in. (360 mm) long. Used for carving and slicing cooked meats. Knives, Hand Tools, and Small Equipment Knives and
